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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,774.30, 2,448.42 and 1,184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,774.30, 2,448.42 and 1,184.74 is: 1,634.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,774.30 : 2,448.42 = 1,184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,774.30/2,448.42 = 1,184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,774.30x = 2,448.42 × 1,184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,774.30x = 2,900,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,741.11/1,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.87

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